A0 vs ARCH E1
| A0 | ARCH E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 841 × 1189 | 762 × 1066.8 |
| Inches | 33.11 × 46.81 | 30 × 42 |
| Centimetres | 84.1 × 118.9 | 76.2 × 106.7 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.41 | 1:1.4 |
| Area | 9999.5 cm² | 8129 cm² |
Which is bigger
A0, by 23% in area. A0 is 79 mm wider than ARCH E1. A0 is 122.2 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A ARCH E1 page fits inside A0 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 39.5 mm border down each side and 61.1 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| A0 artwork on ARCH E1 paper | 89.7% | 7.4 × 0 mm margin |
| ARCH E1 artwork on A0 paper | 110.4% | 0 × 11.6 mm margin |
These are the numbers for the "custom scale" box in a print dialog. "Fit to page" computes the same thing, but knowing the figure tells you in advance whether the result will look deliberate or accidental.
Why the shapes matter
The proportions differ: A0 is 1:1.41 and ARCH E1 is 1:1.4. That difference is why a layout moved between them never quite lines up — scale it to fit one edge and the other is left with 7.4 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between A0 and ARCH E1?
A0 is 841 × 1189 mm and ARCH E1 is 762 × 1066.8 mm. A0 is the larger of the two by 23% in area.
Can I print A0 on ARCH E1?
Not at full size. Scale it to 89.7% and it fits inside ARCH E1 with 7.4 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, A0 or ARCH E1?
A0 — 841 × 1189 mm against 762 × 1066.8 mm, which is 23% more area.
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